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Confidence Tricks?

Case Study – Luciano Pavarotti

This blog aims to give you some tips or ‘tricks’ to improve your confidence as a presenter or performer…

When Luciano Pavarotti sang in public he would use certain ‘tricks’ that made him feel more secure. 

Pavarotti spoke about his use of a handkerchief on stage:

‘Everybody knows about my white handkerchief, which I used in my first concert in Missouri in 1973, in case I started to perspire. I find that I feel much better if I have it out there with me. It has a function but it’s also for good luck’.

If you are too young to remember Luciano Pavarotti, do a YouTube search to get a sense of his larger than life presence.

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Confidence Tips & Tricks – Remembering your words

Memory and Centering

“If only I could remember my words then I would be composed” is a complaint that many of us could identify with.

My friend and mentor, Robin Prior, has suggested that the following is a more constructive approach “If only I could be more composed then I would remember my words.” Read more…

Presentation Confidence -Tricks & Tips

The cast of final term drama students are reciting in unison. At least that is the idea. The sound is flat and ragged. Stressed or disengaged expressions are plain to see on the performers faces. Strain and slump in the postures. Tomorrow is an important evening for everyone’s future. An audience of theatrical agents. Careers could be made… or fizzle out before they start. You can almost see the thought bubbles – “Why do final rehearsals so often end up like this?” Read more…

Presentation Skills Coaching Brighton

“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.”
William Shakespeare, ‘As You Like It’

“All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed”
Sean O’Casey

Develop confidence, assurance and poise. Make a positive impact during presentations, auditions, meetings & interviews…

Alan Mars offers individual coaching and in-house courses for all aspects of public speaking from controlling nerves to structuring your thoughts. Whether it is a work based presentation, a Best Man’s speech… read more